Category: News
Community Members receive Indigenous Business Awards
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Members, Pam Baker and Harold Calla, received awards and were honoured at the Indigenous Business Awards on November 5, 2025.
Approval given for Second Floatel in Squamish
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Council approved the second floatel following a review process under the Squamish National Environmental Assessment Agreement (SNEAA) — the first Indigenous-led environmental assessment of its kind.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw now has, officially, more than 173 dogs
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) dog registry campaign continues as the Community Safety Team visits homes to introduce themselves and help Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Members register their pets.
Community came together for Oath Swearing Ceremony
On Tuesday night, the Squamish Nation community came together to celebrate the official Oath Swearing Ceremony for the Nation’s newly elected Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Chairperson and Council), who will serve the community during the next four years.
Heather Lands Update
The review process for the rezoning application for the Heather Lands is now underway. The partnership of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and Aquilini Development, known as MSTA, wants to increase the number of housing units from 2,612 to 4,250.
Fireworks ban reminder for all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh land
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fireworks Ban in Effect
Ta na wa Téy wilhay̓lhem (Public Safety) is reminding Members fireworks are not permitted on any Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw land. Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) passed the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fireworks Ban Bylaw in September 2024 after listening to concerns from the Nation about safety, environmental impacts, and the wellbeing of pets and wildlife.
Honouring Chief Bill Williams
On behalf of Squamish Nation leadership, we honour találsamkin siyám Chief Bill Williams (February 12, 1950 – September 28, 2025).
Squamish Nation elects 15 councillors and new chairperson: Record-setting voter turnout in general election
North Vancouver, B.C., September 29, 2025 – Squamish People elected 15 councillors, one chairperson and one band manager on Sunday, Sept. 28 to hold office for the next four years. The election doubles the size of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Council, previously set at seven councillors and one chairperson.